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My first day mushie/soft - i was petrified



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I dreamed of this day for the past month. Finally. I've read every post, every failure, every success. I decided I'd try and egg and most said they could tolerate a poached egg. What? Hmmmm, I've ordered enough eggs benedicts from restaurants and such, but me, make one. Okay, I pulled up youtube, got it down pat. Had a fresh dozen free range XL chicken eggs. I know how to crack and egg, but for some reason the yolk broke into my little saucer. WTF.

Okay, back up plan, I added a very small capful of skim milk, scrambled it up and cooked it very slowly over a med heat, it came out perfect and moist. Although I sat down to watch the morning news, I was very attentive to what I was doing. I took very small bites and even tried to chew, but it sort of swishes around in the mouth and slides down slowly. I would do a few of them, take a break, start again. When I was done with about half, I took a ten minute break. I don't like how food gets cold so fast when it takes us so long to consume it. But I didn't want to pop it in the microwave for fear of drying it out. I finished all but two teeny tiny bites, but knew to stop, and was so pleased that I didn't dump, or feel pain. I felt accomplished. And I really enjoyed it. But only 7 grams of Protein, ugh.

A half hour later, I tried to drink a Premiere Protein shakes, but really couldn't do it. Just wasn't going down the same way. So a half hour after that I tried my Propel Water and that felt a tad heavy also. I assume this is normal. An hour later, I tackled my Propel again and it was fine.

lunch I pulled out the small albacore packet, I think its 2.6 ounces. I mixed in a Magic Bullet a small amount of lite mayo and a smidgen of guacamole to moisten a tad more. (I am not ALLOWED Soups or vegetables until 6-8 weeks out). It didn't really mix well in the Bullet, and probably could have just mashed it the same with a fork or knife. I immediately split it into two little cups and started working on one of my servings. It still seemed dryish but I didn't want to add anymore mayo. But as I chewed and chewed it became pretty moist in my mouth. I took more breaks in between a couple of bites, very small bites. But I couldn't really finish it and I'm so fearful of dumping or the pain or vomiting. I've never vomited and don't plan to. But I keep thinking I'm not getting enough Protein in with the "food portion." I do plan to make up the count with the Protein Shakes in between, so no worries there.

So far so good. I bought some chicken chili from whole foods, but I'll have to pick out the celery and onions before I puree it but I think that is what is for dinner. :)

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I think you are doing a great job. I too was very nervous when I was allowed to advance my diet and I also went very slow. It was awhile before I was able to get my Protein from solid foods so I supplemented with the Protein Shakes to reach my target.

Hang in there it sounds like you are on a good track to success. Congrats!!

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I think we are all scared to go to food! but it is important and you are doing well.

I really liked refried Beans (touch down taco dip)at that stage, and yes, scrambled eggs with cheese.

one tip is if you have a mug warmer that plugs in to keep your coffee hot you can put your wee portion in a small coffee cup, set it on there (or a small ramekin) and it will keep warm without drying out even if you take a half hour to eat your "meal"

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It does get better with time. I have eggs for Breakfast almost every morning and don't even think about it. I am 3 years post-op.

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I ninjaed the chicken chili and while that first taste was delicious, common sense told me it was too spicey for my delicate tummy and gave it to my husband. I had hummas mixed with GENEPRO instead which was fine too.

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